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Where Are The World’s Top Destinations for Luxury Travelers?

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Italy, among the world’s top destinations, reigned atop three categories: favorite global, honeymoon and family destination Where are upscale travelers in the know heading for their getaways? The Virtuoso Luxe Report has the inside scoop on the world’s top destinations for the year ahead. Published each year, the report surveys Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors around the globe on the hottest trends they see for the year to come. Read on to discover where everyone from families to adventure-seekers to honeymooners are off to in the coming year.

The Worst 24 Hours in Sri Lanka

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I woke up to a dull ache in my stomach. Groaning, I flipped over, hoping it would subside. But it only got worse. Beside me, Lewis was tossing and turning, his distress and pain evident. Eventually he couldn’t tolerate it any longer. “Bathroom.” He groaned feebly before stumbling towards the en suite. I rolled over again, trying to block out the pain in my stomach. It was the middle of the night, evident by the darkness that engulfed our room. So far, sleeping had been rough. Although we were in a lovely room with working AC, our painful stomachs had brought us to consciousness too many times. It was evident we had eaten something bad. At this point, our hazy minds weren’t quite up for identifying the culprit which is however glaringly obvious to us now. Why did we think it was okay to eat at a buffet where the food wasn’t even hot? It had evidently been out for hours! We’d even seen the flies hovering over the food when we got it...

2 Weeks in Bali, Indonesia: An Itinerary with Culture, Adventures, and More!

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If you’re one of the lucky ones who can escape the daily grind, consider spending two weeks in Bali! You heard right – 2 weeks on this gorgeous Indonesian island with plenty of non-stop adventures , beautiful temples, jaw-dropping waterfalls , serene nature, and pure relaxation opportunities to fulfill your wanderlust. These are already good reasons to hop on a plane and head to this island now! After visiting Bali twice – the first time in 4 days and a second time for 2 weeks, we’ve put together this incredible Bali 2 week itinerary to highlight the best attractions to visit on the island and also included trips to neighboring islands. The schedule is staying on the mainland for 8 days, heading to Nusa Islands for 4 days , and returning to the mainland for 2 days. Since you’re in paradise, feel free to pick a few attractions to visit each day and enjoy your time off. You don’t want to feel burned out from visiting too many attractions each day.  To be honest, we’re sc...